Finite Math Examples

$2 X - 3 y = 12$

Step 1

Add $3 y$ to both sides of the equation.

$2 X = 12 + 3 y$

Step 2

Divide each term in $2 X = 12 + 3 y$ by $2$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $2 X = 12 + 3 y$ by $2$ .

$\frac{2 X}{2} = \frac{12}{2} + \frac{3 y}{2}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 X}{2} = \frac{12}{2} + \frac{3 y}{2}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $X$ by $1$ .

$X = \frac{12}{2} + \frac{3 y}{2}$

Step 2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.3.1

Divide $12$ by $2$ .

$X = 6 + \frac{3 y}{2}$